Don't toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal. Nearly any vegetable will work in this easy skillet recipe, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.
By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDCES | Updated on September 19, 2023
Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 6 cups
Nutrition Prole:
Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar High-Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces baby potatoes, thinly sliced
4 cups thinly sliced vegetables, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, and/or zucchini (14 oz.)
3 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
1 teaspoon minced fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme
6 large eggs (or 4 large eggs plus 4 egg whites), lightly beaten
2 cups packed leafy greens, such as baby spinach or baby kale (2 oz.)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Step 1
Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; cover and cook, stirring several times, until they begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Add sliced vegetables and scallion whites; cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Move the vegetable mixture to the perimeter of the pan.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add eggs and scallion greens to the center of the pan. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are softly scrambled, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir leafy greens into the eggs. Remove from heat and stir to combine well. Stir in salt.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving: Serving Size 1 1/2 cups 254 calories; total fat 14g ; saturated fat 3g ; cholesterol 279mg ; sodium 415mg ; total carbohydrate 20g; dietary fiber 4g; total sugars 5g; protein 12g; vitamin c 87mg; calcium 73mg; iron 3mg; potassium 714mg
See original recipe on EatingWell: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/273189/summer-skillet-vegetable-egg-scramble/
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